Quilterbeth

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1. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

   Quilterbeth replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

   Love this article. I have been in Maternal/Child specialty for 30 years and now I call them "Breast Nazis". Totally ridiculous

2. Nurses smoking weed?

   Quilterbeth replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

   While it may be legal in several states, businesses have the right to declare their property "drug free". If you are called on to submit to a random drug test, (check your contract. Many businesses are now including random testing in the fine print),...

3. First Choice Nurse; Second ???

   Quilterbeth replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

   Professional Crafter. I never have enough time to do all the craft projects in my head

4. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

   Quilterbeth replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Effexor is the worst to wean from. Took me months, and still had horrible anxiety and panic attacks. We we had a patient walk away from the unit last night. Took off the monitors and walk off with the saline lock still in. Got to love those + UDS pa...

5. Nurse stealing narcs advice

   Quilterbeth replied to Nursenicole1's topic in General Nursing

   Yes it is. A PRN med is not governed by the one hour rule. Giving a scheduled med is one thing, but a PRN is dictated to be given at specified intervals AS NEEDED. Giving a PRN early could constitute a med error as the PCP has specified how often the...

6. The Patient's "Guests"

   Quilterbeth replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

   My fav was when I worked nights on postpartum, "Don't turn on the light, you'll wake my husband". Sorry dear, I need to make sure you're not bleeding to death under the sheet. Your husband can go home

7. Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

   Quilterbeth replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

   In my hospital the Pyxis always prompts for the waste. I have called nurses from other units to waste with me because I don't want the responsibility or hassle of waiting

8. Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

   Quilterbeth replied to missind33's topic in Relations

   On my unit, High Risk OB, if something is going to happen it is going to be at 6 a/pm. Always. My coworkers and I have had a patient go bad and within 20 minutes have an IV in put the patient on the monitor, have called the MD and Labor/Delivery char...

9. Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

   Quilterbeth replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

   I am always suggesting to my patients that they stop consulting Dr Google and talk to their provider

10. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    Quilterbeth replied to twss2323's topic in Relations

    We used to get a lot of stuff, bandage scissors, a covered glass box, gift cards, and a committee that gathered all kinds of donated stuff from the community. I missed out this week as I was off, but we basically got nada. I work at night and all the...

11. Nurses smoking weed?

    Quilterbeth replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, it can show up in urine for as long as 30 days after using. I would never risk my license for using

12. Hospital hoarders and pack rats

    Quilterbeth replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a unit where most of our patients suffer from extreme loss of control. The only thing they can control is their food and they hoard everything. One patient would order 2 trays at each meal then endless snacks. She would never let us remove ...

13. Hospital hoarders and pack rats

    Quilterbeth replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, patients sometimes feel the loss of control. The only way they can feel in control is with food. They order 3-4 trays, then don't eat, but refuse to allow you to take the trays out. One patient was so bad that she was prohibited from or...

14. My Burnout Story

    Quilterbeth replied to jk2185's topic in Stress 101

    OMG, find a therapist now. I don't know how you dealt with this for so long, but please find some one soon. You are too important to your loved ones.

15. News Flash Everybody Farts!

    Quilterbeth replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely